" Dad " She called out into the apartment which Hades had redesigned to recreate the underworld he had lived in his glory days
" In here Mally " he called back
" Hey, how are you keeping? " she asked when she finally faced her father
He had been absent from her life for eighteen years yet they had managed to develop some sort of a father- daughter relationship. He was willing to change for her unlike her mother who until the day she dies, she will scream out 'long live evil ' and 'evil always wins ' in euphoria.
" Fine I suppose, this will have to do. It's not what I am used to but again I'm trying to change. For you "
" and I appreciate that "
" What's up? You look simply distressed?" Hades asked as concerned as a villain of his type could be
" It's Ben. He was talking a lot of nonsense earlier " Mal said
" Well that boy is always talking crap? I don't see what is the issue? " Hades added
Mal rolled her eyes
" He is certain we have been married and have a kid together. He's very confused "
" Well that is quite....odd "
He wanted to say something crueler but for his daughter's sake he chose his words carefully.
" You'd think I'd remember that? "
" Maybe he's looking for a way out of that arranged marriage. I've seen Ella and I wouldn't agree to that union and I was married to the mistress of evil "
" She seems difficult "
" Do you think he's telling the truth? " Hades asked with a sense of humor
" Of course not! Something about him makes me think I have a history with him but it's like.......like magic or something is blocking me from remembering....the last few years are very foggy. Nothing began to feel right until I danced with Ben at the ball and ended things with Spencer " Mal rambled on
" YOU ENDED THINGS WITH SPENCER? THANK THE LORDS. I REFUSED TO GIVE HIM MY BLESSING BUT HE PROPOSED ANYWAYS " Hades yelled
Mal laughed at his reaction. Nobody hated Spencer more than her father. Or maybe it was only the men she dated he hated.
" Is there anyways you can see if a spell has been casted on me? "
" I wish I could " Hades sighed " As powerful as I am. Fairy Godmother is the only being who can do that. You probably could too because of your fairy blood "
Mal sighed
" I have no idea. I need to go and talk to her anyways. I'll see you later "
" Mal, you might want to wait ? "
" What? Why? This is important "
" Mal it's 4am " Hades remarked
" Oh right " Mal said slightly embarrassed
She returned to her apartment to wait a couple hours. Hopefully by the end of the day she would know the truth about what has happened and maybe just maybe Ben could be right. It sounded like a beautiful fantasy and if it was true maybe she could find her happy ending.